Orlando Pownall QC

“A superb silk and one who adopts a determined approach to defending clients' rights in the face of serious and complex allegations.” "He's got a very suave jury manner which for the right case can make a big difference." "Orlando is one of the best tacticians out there."

Orlando is ‘regarded by his peers as being one of the best of the best‘ at the Criminal Bar. Ranked as a ‘star‘ silk by Chambers UK, he is frequently instructed as leading counsel in high profile cases, carrying ‘great authority with Judges‘.

Having defended on a number of high profile cases, including the recent and successful defence of New Zealand cricket captain Chris Cairns who was tried for perjury and perverting the course of justice, Orlando is described as ‘a good cross-examiner…who defends well and has a huge presence in court‘.

Orlando is repeatedly instructed by high profile clients to provide pre-charge advice for a range of criminal and business crime charges. He is said to be “Very engaging and passionate – he gets stuck in.”

He undertakes a number of financial crime cases, having been instructed most recently in Operation Tabernula, one of the largest insider dealing cases bought by the Financial Conduct Authority.

What others say:

“His recent work includes MTIC fraud matters.” – Legal 500 2020

“His cross-examinations are carefully crafted and at times ruthless.” – Legal 500 2020

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